Abbey Road DLR station facts for kids
Abbey Road DLR station is a train station in East London, England. It's part of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) network. This station helps people travel around the London Borough of Newham, especially in the West Ham area. It opened in 2011 and connects to the Stratford International line.
What is the DLR?
The Docklands Light Railway, or DLR, is a special train system in London. It's like a smaller, automatic train that runs above ground. These trains don't have a driver inside the train itself. Instead, they are controlled by computers. The DLR helps people get to places like the London Docklands and Stratford. It's a quick and easy way to travel in East London.
About Abbey Road Station
Abbey Road DLR station is located in the Mill Meads area of West Ham. It was built as part of an extension to the DLR network. This extension helped connect more parts of East London to the main DLR lines. The station opened on 31 August 2011. It was ready just before the 2012 Olympic Games in London. This helped many visitors and athletes travel to the Olympic Park in Stratford.
Fun Fact: The Beatles Sign
If you visit Abbey Road DLR station, you might spot a funny sign. This sign tells people that they are not at the famous Abbey Road where The Beatles recorded their music. The real Abbey Road, with the famous zebra crossing, is in a different part of London. The sign at the DLR station is full of jokes and references to The Beatles' songs. It's a fun way to remind travelers they are in the wrong place for that famous landmark!
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A sign telling travellers heading to the Beatles landmark that they have got off at the wrong station. The sign is filled with Beatles references.
